mississippiSummerfellows

What’s the Purpose?As fellows, you will…

•Build a personal and professional network of ed equity activists in Mississippi far beyond the TFA community!

•Explore and develop a stronger sense of vocation and commitment to seeking educational equity in the short and long term!

•Reflect on the complexities of educational inequity in our region and develop a deeper understanding of your Theory of Change in MS from a different angle!

•Clarify or Confirm the short and long term role you want to play in ed equity work given the Theory of Change you develop

Why?“The fellowship provided a tremendous opportunity both to see and to influence the making of education policy at the state level. We were warmly received, had wide latitude to create our own projects, and actively contributed to decisions about teacher evaluation systems and charter school legislation.” – Sarah Spofford,

Delta ‘09MDE Summer Fellow ’12Harvard Law ‘16

Why?

Patrick YoHo (‘12) andJade Craig (‘06) with Interim State Superintendent and Deputy State Superintendent of Ed

Why?“If the goal of the fellowship was to show us that there is a community of people working on justice issues (and ed issues) around the state of Mississippi who AREN’T associated with Teach For America… to help us see that change IS possible and that the community is robust, well, then it succeeded.”

– Melanie BradshawDelta ‘10Delta Fresh Foods

Summer Fellow ’13

Why?

– Click HERE to hear Seth Paddock (Delta ’11,) talk about his fellowship with the MDE in 2013!

What could YOU do this summer?Last year Mississippi Fellows…

-Developed Common Core Aligned Curriculum for Community Gardens around the state-Proposed policies for alternative paths to graduation for HS seniors-Attended and supported state-wide conferences for Special Educators, Food Policy Activists, Charter School Supporters-Helped to redesign the hiring/onboarding model for KIPP Delta-Trained parents and community members about Mississippi’s new Education Legislation-Designed a handbook for Parent Advocates-Taught summer school in a different context and learned new methods of student investment

-AND MORE!

You could have an Ed-focused fellowship in a field like...

*Non-Profit*Public Health

*Policy + Advocacy

This Fellowship is SO MUCH more than an internship. As a fellow, you’ll engage by…-Attending a one day retreat exploring your values and personal theory of change.

-Participating in LEE trainings in our region designed by national policymakers and community organizers (for Policy fellows only).

-Writing weekly reflection journals about your experience.

-Getting to share what you’ve learned with other Alums and CMs through a Wrap up presentation about YOUR summer take-aways!

What Else?

Apply by February 26th at 11:59 PM

Fellowship Interviews March 3rd-14th

Fellows Notified by March 17th

April 30th: Fellowship Agreement completed by Fellow and Organization Mentor

Monday, June 2nd: Fellowship Opening Conference. (Location TBD)

(Average)Tuesday, June 3th – Friday, July 11th: Fellowships

When?

REMEMBER!Applications are Due

At 11:59 PM

Wednesday, FEBRUARY 26th

Apply at www.

tfadeltaalumni.org